Tag: cat adoption
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Bringing My Cat “Wagahai” Home: A Labor of Love
There’s no way around it. Once I met him, I just couldn’t let go. Last year, right after moving, my roommate suggested getting a cat. We found a girl online who said she couldn’t keep her cat and was looking for someone to adopt it. So, we brought it home. He has a rather big…
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How I Came to Love My Unusual Cat, Chimera
It was because I didn’t know much about cats when we bought one, haha. At that time, my boyfriend wanted to keep a cat. I’ve always liked dogs, and my impression of cats was that they were hyperactive, scratching the sofa, not affectionate, and hard to bond with. I was quite resistant to the idea.…
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It Wasn’t My Choice, But the Cat’s: A Serendipitous Adoption
It wasn’t I who chose it; rather, it was the cat that chose me. On August 15th, 2017, in Hangzhou, the night was pitch – black, with howling winds, flashing lightning, and pounding rain. It was already past 11 p.m. when I got home, completely drenched like a soaked monkey. As I opened the door…
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A Fateful Encounter: How the Cat Chose Me
It wasn’t me who chose it, but it who chose me. On August 15, 2017, in Hangzhou, it was a dark, stormy night with lightning, thunder, and howling winds. I didn’t get home until past 11 p.m. and was completely soaked, like a drowned monkey. When I opened the door of the apartment unit, I…
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Billy, My Beloved Tabby Cat: A Journey of Growth and Companionship
I have two cats and one dog at home. The first one is a tabby cat, and it’s the one that has been with me the longest. At that time, there was no real choice. The tabby cat was given to me by a friend. Once it came to me, it became my cat. I…
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Fated Adoption: From a Pitiable Kitten to a Cherished Feline Companion
So, in that narrow elevator, we had a profound discussion about whether we should keep the cat. I’ve always adhered to the principle that once I decide to keep a pet, I’ll never abandon it. Therefore, I’ve always been very cautious. If the conditions aren’t right, I definitely won’t take on the responsibility. The reality…
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My Unexpected but Adorable Companion: Brain – flower the Cat
I’ve always been eager to have a cat because I think cats can meet the need for a sense of dependence of a socially – awkward home – bound person like me, and at the same time, they won’t pester me (since cats are usually aloof). So, when I saw someone in my WeChat Moments…
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The Cunning Charm of My 11 – Jin Tabby Cat: A Fateful Adoption Story
Don’t be fooled by this 11 – jin chubby cat’s seemingly silly and lovable exterior. In fact, it’s a shrewd cat ₍˄·͈༝·͈˄₎◞ ̑̑. Just how shrewd is it? It all started from our first encounter… Four years ago, near the house I rented, there was an old man who free – ranged about a dozen…
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How I Came to Adopt My Cat: A Fateful Encounter
One night in early March this year, when I was on my way home with takeout, I heard some noises. I made a tentative attempt to tease and he actively ran out and rubbed against my legs. Due to my wariness of cats with unknown origins, fearing there might be bugs on him, I didn’t…
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The Heartwarming Adoption of Our Five – year – old Tabby Cat, Mimi
Mimi was five years old when she came to our home. The original owner’s two cats in the family rejected her, so the owner posted an adoption notice online. At first, we thought she was a little over one – year – old because she really wasn’t very big. Later, we learned that she was…